Regulation on the Training of Notary Trainees, dated December 20, 2005 - Delegate for the Training of Notary Trainees

[2] 1 The Notarial Council appoints one of its members as the delegate for the training of notary trainees.

2. The delegate receives from the Department of Security, Digitalization, and Culture (hereinafter: the department) a copy of the authorization for admission to training issued to each trainee, in accordance with Article 8 of the Notarial Act, dated August 26, 1996.

3. The training delegate establishes the list of courses, seminars, and conferences related to notarial practice. He or she communicates it to the trainee, indicating which ones must be attended.

4. The Notarial Council forwards this list to the trainee and specifies which are mandatory.

During the first quarter of the internship, the Notarial Council meets with the principal notary and their intern. On this occasion, it particularly reminds them of the general duties associated with the practice of the profession.

The training that the intern is required to attend is intended to supplement the practical and theoretical knowledge acquired during the internship in a study office and in one of the cantonal administration services.

1 The training of the trainee generally includes

a) the courses provided by the Faculty of Law of the University of Fribourg for trainees and notaries;

b) the training seminars organized by the cantonal associations of notaries;

c) the lectures and courses organized by

– the Chamber of Notaries of Neuchâtel (alone or in collaboration with the Faculty of Law of the University of Neuchâtel);

– the Institute of Notarial Consultation (ICONE);

– the Notarial Council.

2. It is the responsibility of the trainee to register for them.

When registering for the examination, the trainee submits to the department, in addition to the documents mentioned in Article 15, paragraph 3, of the implementing regulations of the Notarial Act, dated December 22, 1997 [3], those establishing that he or she has regularly attended the aforementioned training.

1. The cost of training the notary trainee is divided between the training supervisor and the Chamber of Notaries of Neuchâtel.

2. The State's contribution to said training is set annually at 1,000 francs per trainee. This amount is paid to the Notarial Council, which allocates it to cover the training expenses.

1. This regulation must be approved by the department.

2. It must also be approved by the Chamber of Notaries of Neuchâtel.

1. This regulation shall enter into force on January 1, 2006.

2. It shall be published in the Official Gazette and inserted into the Collection of Neuchâtel Legislation.